Spokes twanging under braking??

[jimo746]

I'll have a look tomorrow but like I say it doesn't twang when the wheel is turning just when I come to a complete stop and there's a bit weight on the wheel.

Now that does sound like it's the spoke tension that needs looking at.

 

[trxrincon]

Right I've just been out to the shed and looked at the spacing between the inner spoke and caliper, there seems to be a good 4-5mm space, (if I'm looking at the right place?!) however there is a bit noise coming of the wheel, my friend and I had the pads out at the weekend so will just need centering again. If it helps I'll take a picture in the day light.

 

[bolly]

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Sure it's the wheel ? Check the pads arent worn down or not seated properly the little springs behind the pads can get bent and catch the rotor

 

[shedobits]

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Also check for cracks in the hub and if the fork / caliper are I.S. are the mounting bolts too long?

 

[trxrincon]

I'm pretty sure it's the wheel, I fitted another wheel and it stopped, I don't think the hub is cracked I've had a good look at it. The pads I'll be changing because they squeal like mad!

 

[Woz]

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Most strange. Crossroads have the threaded end of the spoke kinked to stop (or limit) the nipple loosening. Perhaps it was a bad un to start with? Is the wheel true?

 

[trxrincon]

It seems to run true, I spoke to the guy at my lbs today, he's going to have a look at it on Tuesday for me, I'll report back then.

 

[The History Man]

You 'spoke' to him?

 

[trxrincon]

I was wondering if anyone would twig onto that! Haha

 

[The History Man]

You 'spoke' to him. Was it in his brake or yours.